This recipe takes everything we love about chicken parmesan and turns it into an easy family dinner.Ground chicken stays tender thanks to the milk and breadcrumbs, while vegetables blend right into the meat mixture. Even picky eaters usually don't notice all the extra nutrition tucked inside. The tomato topping gives it those familiar Italian flavors, and it's delicious served with roasted vegetables or pasta.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
2eggs
1cupmilkdairy or your favorite alternative
1cupItalian breadcrumbs
1teaspoonoregano or italian seasoning
1teaspoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonOnion powder
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonground black Pepper
½yellow onionfinely chopped
2poundsground chicken
Optional vegetable add-ins:
1cupfrozen spinach or chopped kale
½cupshredded carrots
2Roma tomatoesfinely chopped
1bell pepperfinely chopped
1medium zucchinishredded
Topping:
Tomato sauce or pasta sauce
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Spray a 12 x 18 sheet pan with cooking spray.
Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk.
Stir in the milk, breadcrumbs, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Fold in any vegetables you'd like to use, making sure they're chopped small.
Add the ground chicken.
Using clean hands, gently mix until everything is evenly combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared sheet pan.
Stir together the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, then spread over the top.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees.
Let rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
If you're serving pasta, plan on using two jars of pasta sauce so there's plenty for both the meatloaf and noodles.